POSTGRADUATE REPORT Class of 2014
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Career Center at Westfield State University provides statistical reports to measure effectiveness, evaluate performance and promote transparency. Our purpose in capturing first destination, post-graduate information and compiling this report is to provide meaningful data that prospective students, parents, employers, the administration and the community can utilize. Our goal was to analyze a representative sample of the Class of 2014 to determine the post-graduation career and graduate school activities of individuals one year after graduation. We decided to revert back to traditional methods and utilize data only gathered through direct survey responses, trusting the accuracy this data versus relying on social media. As expected, we experienced a drop in respondents to 19% rate. However, impressive in this economy is finding that approximately 94% percent, of those graduates who responded to the survey, are either employed full time or attending graduate school. Also noteworthy, 26% percent of this group was engaged in public sector or non-profit employment, reflecting Westfield State University’s mission of assisting students to develop intellectually and to use their knowledge and skills to improve the social and economic conditions in their communities. It is exciting to see the wide range of professional activities of these new graduates. Members of the University community have worked diligently to guide and support these individuals during their undergraduate years. It is satisfying to see the outcome of these efforts as students launch their professional careers or pursue advanced study in a wide range of fields and industries. We are pleased to present our 2014 Post-Graduate Report. Using a systematic and comprehensive approach for gathering this type of data, we can examine our progress with students over time and guide future efforts on behalf of students and alumni. This project, compiled and managed by the Career Center, was truly a collaborative campus-wide effort, working closely with colleagues from Information Technology. We hope that you find this report to be informative and beneficial.
Sincerely,
Junior Delgado Director, Career Center
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REPORT OVERVIEW
The Class of 2014 Post-Graduate Report was compiled by the Westfield State University Career Center. Graduate information was obtained via an online survey, email, or through direct contact with Career Center staff starting in January of 2015. Throughout the next year, the Career Center continued to reach out to the class of 2014, while continuing to invite graduates to participate in the survey. The data collection process culminated in December of 2015. In total, 163 out of the 879 graduates for whom we were able to secure contact information, a 19% response rate, provided the information used in this report. Information gathered regarding employment, graduate studies and related factors provided very interesting and significant analyses when compiling this data.
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EMPLOYMENT
What is the Class of 2014 doing? Members of the Class of 2014’s primary activity six months after graduation.
82% Full Time Employment
18% Graduate School
6% Both Employment and Graduate School
2% Seeking Employment
The report shows that 94% are either emplyed full-time or are in graduate school.
84% of those employed indicate careers related to their major.
26% reported employment in non-profit sector.
Breakdown of when employment was secured:
15% 20% WHEN DID THEY OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT?
50%
15%
Before Graduation or < 3 Months After Graduation
3 – 6 Months After Graduation
6 – 12 Months After Graduation
> 12 Months After Graduation
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EMPLOYMENT Employment by industry for 2014 graduates: What industries are most represented for employing our graduates?
Education ·······························································································21.88% Government ···························································································13.28% Health Care & Pharmaceuticals ························································10.94% Nonprofit ································································································10.94% Telecommunications, Technology, Internet & Electronics ············ 9.38% Finance & Financial Services ·································································8.9% Insurance ·································································································· 3.91% Business Support & Logistics ·······························································3.13% Retail & Consumer Durables ·································································3.13% Manufacturing ························································································ 2.34% Advertising & Marketing ······································································· 1.56% Airlines & Aerospace (including Defense) ········································ 1.56% Automotive ······························································································· 1.56% Construction, Machinery and Homes ················································ 1.56% Entertainment & Leisure ······································································· 1.56% Food & Beverages ················································································· 1.56% Utilities, Energy, and Extraction ·························································· 1.56% Agriculture ································································································0.78%
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Salary Information: Respondents reporting employment provided the following salary information:
SALARY BREAKDOWN BY PERCENTAGE
>$70,000
3%
$65,000 – $69,999
2%
$60,000 – $64,999
4%
$55,000 – $59,999
2%
$50,000 – $54,999
7%
$45,000 – $49,999
12%
$40,000 – $44,999
15%
$35,000 – $39,999
12%
$30,000 – $34,999
16%
$25,000 – $29,999
5%
$20,000 – $24,999
8%
$15,000 – $19,999
6%
$10,000 – $14,999
4%
$9,999
3%
0
5%
10%
15%
20%
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EMPLOYMENT
Employers of 2014 graduates (Representative Sample) Westfield State University graduates listed employment at the following: Agawam Public Schools
Fidelity Investments
RiverWoods Retirement Community
All Habitat Services, LLC
Forum Pharmaceuticals
Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps
Allied Barton
Fuze (Formerly Thinking Phones)
Sabic Plastics
Arbella Insurance Group
Gerber Scientific, Inc.
Sager Electronics
Archway Classical Academy Veritas at Great Hearts Academies
Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass
Saint Columbkille Partnership School
GOJI Insurance
Salem State University
Audax Group
Graybar
SandenVendo America
Autism Intervention Specialists
Henry T. Wing School
Savage Arms, Inc.
Baystate Community Services
Hill Rom
Securitas Security
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Holyoke Public Schools
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Baystate Health System
Home For Little Wanderers
Smithers Viscient
Behavioral Health Network
Hotel Asset Value Enhancement (hotelAVE) Inc.
Sovos
Berkshire Bank
Ironshore Company
Spectrum Health Systems
Berkshire Medical Center
Journal Inquirer
Springfield Public Schools
BHN- Child Guidance Clinic: Early Intervention
Key Program
Staples Corporate Offices
Billerica Memorial High School
Kind Management
The Dennis Group, LLC
Boston Properties
Liberty Mutual
The Walker Group
Brain Balance Achievement Center
Lockheed Martin
Town of Belchertown, MA
Bristol County Sheriff’s Office
LogMeIn
Town of Ipswich, MA
BTP Systems
Longfellow Investment Management
Town of Southbridge, MA
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Lowe’s
Tufts Medical Center
C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
Mass Eye and Ear
U.S. Army
Canning Agricultural Management
Mass MoCA
UMass Athletics
Cape Cod Broadcasting Media
MassMutual
UMass Memorial
Capitol Police, Washington D.C.
Maxim
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Catholic Charities
May Institute
Valley Medical Group
Chelsea Public Schools
MEDITECH
Venture Community Services
Chicopee Police Department
Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.
Walgreens
Chicopee Public Schools
Monopoli & Associates
Walmart
Citizens Disability
Nantucket Police Department
Warren Community Elementary School
City of Portland, ME
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Wentworth Institute of Technology
City of Springfield, MA
Nichols College
West Springfield Public Schools
City of Worcester, MA
Nordstrom
Westfield State University
Commonwealth of MA
Northampton Police Department
Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
Country Montessori Preschool
Northeast Arc
Whalley Computer Associates
CT Department of Corrections
Northeastern University
Winn Companies
MA Department of Children and Families
Oracle
Women Business Leaders Foundation
Devereux Therapuetic Foster Care
Osterman Propane
Woodbridge Public Schools
Eastern States Exposition
Peace Corps
Woodland Elementary School
Easthampton Public Schools
People’s United Bank
Emerald Physicians
Pepper Gang
Energy Federation, Inc.
Putnam Investments
Enterprise Holdings
Quincy Insurance Agency
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Approximately 18% of the graduates indicated that they are currently pursuing graduate degrees. Westfield State University indicated attending the following schools: (Representative Sample) Salem State University Southern New Hampshire University Springfield College Temple University Umass Amherst University of Bridgeport University of Connecticut School of Law University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of New England Westfield State University Worcester State University
American International College Bridgewater State University Clark University Coastal Carolina University Eastern Illinois University Elms College Emanuel College Fitchburg State University Framingham State University MCPHS University Rochester Institute of Technology
Where did they go? Graduates from the Class of 2014 live all across the US. Seventy-nine (79%) of graduates responding to our survey report Massachusetts as their top destination after graduation, choosing to remain in Massachusetts for employment opportunities.
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES BY LOCATION
0
20
40
60
80
100
Other U.S. States (CA, CO, DC, FL, IA, MD, MI, NC, NY, SC, TN, WI)
Employed in New England (Outside of MA)
Employed in Massachusetts
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CAREER CENTER
The Career Center strives to assist students and alumni in finding success in employment, educational advancement and career management. The center provides a myriad of programs and services, a web page and its technology based “Career Connections” students can utilize to take that next step. SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDE: · Personal career advising · Resume and cover letter development · Career and job search workshops · Career and graduate school fairs · Employer networking events · Job and internship postings · Weekly electronic announcements to market jobs and events · Graduate school advising · Extensive web resources · Mock interviews · Mentor program · Classroom presentations · Etiquette Dinner/Fashion Show · On-campus employer visits Of those graduates responding to our survey, 55% said they visited the Career Center or participated in a Career Center sponsored program while at Westfield State University.
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SENIOR ADMINISTRATION Dr. Ramon S. Torrecilha, President Dr. Marsha V. Marotta, Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs Dr. Carlton Pickron, Vice President, Student Affairs Stephen J. Taksar, Vice President, Administration and Finance Dr. Erica A. Broman, Vice President, Institutional Advancement Dr. Diane T. Prusank, Chief of Staff Tricia M. Oliver, Director of Campus Communication
CAREER CENTER STAFF Junior Delgado, M.Ed. Director, Career Center
Jennifer Serra, B.A. Career Counselor
Giselle Abed, M.Ed. Associate Director, Career Center
Sharon King Administrative Assistant II
Dino Innarelli, M.P.A. Coordinator of Data Management and Alumni Career Services
Lori Putnam Clerk IV
577 Western Avenue ¡ Westfield, MA 01086 westfield.ma.edu